Buyuk Catı

Name: Buyuk Catı
Address: TR

(Büyük Çatı)

Buyuk Catı is an anchorage in Catı Bay on the Datca Peninsula, Turkey, known as a sheltered natural harbor for boats in all weather.

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Overnight Stay

Navigation & Hazards

Protection

Excellent protection

Seabed

Sand

Watch for debris and shallows when entering

Area is a 1st Degree Special Protection Area

Coordinates

36.7923° N, 28.0143° E

Other Details

Attractions Pine forest and beach at the bay

Dinghy Landing Dock and beach reachable by dinghy

Stay & Contact

Season Notes Busy in summer with gulets, especially evenings

Full Description & Details

Buyuk Cati is a natural bay anchorage on the northeast side of the Datca Peninsula in Turkey, about 45 km from the town of Datca. The bay is one of two adjacent coves, the other being Kucuk Cati, and both sit south of Bordubet Liman. The anchorage is a natural harbor, with the bay formed by a headland that curves to the west.

The surrounding hills are covered with green maquis, pine and juniper trees, and the bay has a small beach and a pine forest at its head. The area is a 1st Degree Special Protection Area, so development is minimal and the natural character is preserved.

How to get there

Approach Buyuk Cati from the west, following the coast south of Bordubet Bay. The bay is entered between the headlands, and the entrance is clear of obstructions, but watch for debris and shallows when entering. The bay is well protected, with excellent protection from the prevailing winds.

There is no VHF channel listed for the anchorage; contact is not specified. The bay is reachable by dinghy, with a dock and beach for landing. The nearest town is Datca, about 45 km away, and the nearest airport is likely at Rhodes or Kos, but no specific airport is mentioned in the sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the seabed like at Buyuk Cati?

The seabed at Buyuk Cati is sand, which provides good holding for anchors.

Is overnight anchoring allowed at Buyuk Cati?

Yes, overnight anchoring is allowed at Buyuk Cati, and the bay is a natural anchorage.

Are there any restrictions at Buyuk Cati?

Buyuk Cati is in a 1st Degree Special Protection Area, so development is limited, and anchoring is allowed.

What facilities are available at Buyuk Cati?

The bay has a beach and a dock reachable by dinghy, and a snack is available ashore. There is no fuel or water supply mentioned.

When is the best time to visit Buyuk Cati?

The bay is busy in summer with gulets, especially in the evenings, and the prevailing wind is the meltemi, which blows from the northwest in summer.

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